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Dried Bella Pianta Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Bella Pianta pepper, ornamental rainbow-colored chili.

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Dried Bella Pianta Pepper

Dried Bella Pianta Pepper is the dried version of this ornamental pepper with an evocative name, prized for its dark green foliage and multicolored fruits, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense.

The Bella Pianta Plant

The plant is highly decorative, with lovely dark green leaves and fruits that pass through several colors during ripening (purple, yellow, orange and red), creating a characteristic rainbow effect on the same plant.

How to Sow Bella Pianta

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

How to Grow Bella Pianta

Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering without waterlogging and periodic potassium-rich fertilization during fruiting.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Bella Pianta

The heat level is high: gloves are recommended when handling the fruits, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Bella Pianta

It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation; good air circulation reduces the risk of powdery mildew.

Properties and Uses of Bella Pianta

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Bella Pianta pepper, prized both for its ornamental value and for its flavor, is used ground into powder or as a decorative garnish in the kitchen.

Nutritional Values of Bella Pianta (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 143 mg
  • Potassium: 322 mg